Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain
Denis Krause
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Description for Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain
Hardcover.
Beginning with their sources, including manure and animal feed, and detailing their development, spread and transmission to humans, Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain gives an insightful introduction to and epidemiological overview of the problems raised by zoonotic pathogens. The authors specifically examine the attributes of microorganisms that allow potential contamination of food sources and the factors in modern animal production processes that contribute to the risk of infection. Chapters discuss in detail pathogens that have recently emerged as important sources of infection, investigating in depth the implications of avian flu, swine flu, bovine spongiform encephalopathies and Johne's disease for ... Read more
Beginning with their sources, including manure and animal feed, and detailing their development, spread and transmission to humans, Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain gives an insightful introduction to and epidemiological overview of the problems raised by zoonotic pathogens. The authors specifically examine the attributes of microorganisms that allow potential contamination of food sources and the factors in modern animal production processes that contribute to the risk of infection. Chapters discuss in detail pathogens that have recently emerged as important sources of infection, investigating in depth the implications of avian flu, swine flu, bovine spongiform encephalopathies and Johne's disease for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845936815
SKU
V9781845936815
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Denis Krause
Dr Susan Catherine Cork is currently a professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Canada. Her research interests include wildlife diseases, disease ecology, animal health policy and international development. Dr Cork has travelled extensively, including work as a volunteer in South Asia, and she has over 25 years' experience working with Bhutanese colleagues on animal health related ... Read more
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